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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 991.64 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 991.64 and 352.89 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 991.64 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/991.64 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 991.64 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 349,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,940.72/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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